Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

Do I have to use tagliatelle, or can I use a different type of pasta?

Accepted Answer

Tagliatelle and creamy mushroom sauce just go together so well! Of course, if you prefer a different type of pasta, there are some great alternatives.

Fettuccine is an excellent option, as it’s also a long ribbon type pasta. Spaghetti is also another good pasta to use with this dish. You could also go with linguine, vermicelli, fettuccine, pappardelle or bucatini.

Question 2

What mushrooms should I use?

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Plain white mushrooms are fine. If you want to be a little bit more adventurous, you could try portobello mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms or even wild mushrooms like shiitake and oyster.

Question 3

What cheese should I use with mushroom tagliatelle?

Accepted Answer

If you want to make this creamy mushroom tagliatelle really special, go for parmesan. There’s a reason the Italians go nuts for it! Parmesan has a subtle nutty, fruity taste and a deep richness that sends the taste buds in hyperdrive!

If you’re big on parmesan, try good old English cheddar. It melts well and brings a good balance of flavour to the mushroom tagliatelle. Of course, cream cheese is also an option.

Question 4

What’s the best wine to use?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to a cooking wine for this mushroom tagliatelle, go for a dry white wine. Nothing too expensive, but good enough that you’d drink it.

In terms of a wine pairing to sip alongside your pasta, go for a barrel-aged Chardonnay or a Prosecco for a great contrast.

Question 5

Can I use something instead of wine?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have white wine to hand, you can easily use rosé or 60ml (4 tbsp) of sherry. Alternatively, if you don’t drink alcohol or don’t have any at the time of cooking, substitute the wine with more stock, to maintain the richness of the dish.

Question 6

How do I garnish mushroom tagliatelle?

Accepted Answer

Garnish this mushroom tagliatelle with chopped parsley. Fresh parsley brings a wonderful flavour and aroma and is best added at the end of cooking. You can also add fresh basil as a garnish.

For extra richness, add a final sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Question 7

What other ingredients can I add?

Accepted Answer

This mushroom tagliatelle dish is quite versatile and many other ingredients can be added to give it a different flavour.

If you want to add meat, stir in some cooked chicken towards the end of the cooking process.

Stir in some cream cheese or crème fraîche for an extra creamy texture to the mushroom sauce

Add chopped sun dried tomatoes for extra tang and richness.

Add some black pepper at the end to bring some earthy heat.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for some extra acidity

Add some pancetta for next level richness

Other herbs you could use include oregano and thyme

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